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Pratt Society Events

Members of the Pratt Society are invited to join a series of events that includes special receptions and private dinners or desserts with notable speakers and authors, town halls with the Library's CEO, and more.

Past events have included evenings with speakers like David Grann, Bobby Flay, Colson Whitehead, Jon Meacham, Dan Rather, and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski.

Pratt Society event with Sayra Meyerhoff and other guests applauding

Pratt Society group photo including Nancy Pelosi and Mychelle Farmer

Pratt Society event - book signing with James Mc Bride

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Upcoming Events

We look forward to seeing you at the Pratt. We are busy working on our fall schedule! Save these dates for author visits and come back soon for more details.

Brown Lecture Series: Shaka Sengor

Thursday, September 11 at 6 pm

Shaka Senghor is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the New York Times bestselling books Writing My Wrongs and Letters to the Sons of Society. He will present his new book How To Be Free at the public program. Invitations for this event will be sent to members in August.

Pratt Society Reception with Ian McEwan

Thursday, September 25 at 6 pm

Pratt Society members will be invited to a reception with award-winning author Ian McEwan. McEwan, author of Atonement and Saturday will present his new book What We Can Know at the public program. Invitations for this event will be sent to members in August.

Save the Date: Thursday, October 23

Author to be announced

Save the Date: Wednesday, November 5

Author to be announced

Save the Date: Friday, November 14

Author to be announced

For more information about Pratt Society events or to make a gift to the Library, contact Chris Lewis, Individual and Corporate Giving Manager. Chris may be reached at (410) 396-5275 or clewis@prattlibrary.org.